Name: Kelly Krueger
Company: Rainwood Interiors
Title/Occupation: Owner
Email: kelly.rainwood@gmail.com
Phone: 402-420-6868
Tell us about your family. My wife and I have three teenage children: two sons and a daughter.
What would be the theme song of your life right now? Don’t Blink by Kenny Chesney
What are you currently reading or listening to? BBQ YouTube videos
Name a recent movie you watched that blew you away. F1 Movie
What are you currently binge-watching? Chosen
Best restaurant you’ve ever been to? Fogo de Chao
If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? Indian
Favorite place you’ve traveled? Alaska
What did you want to be when you grew up? Doctor
Where are you from? Where did you go to school? I’m from Grand Junction, CO. I attended high school at Campion Academy in Loveland, CO followed by two years at Union College in Lincoln.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? I was a door-to-door salesman for five summers to put myself through college.
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done? I broke into my elementary school to do my science experiment project.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? BBQ/Cooking
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Fly
When you’re not working, how do you enjoy spending your time? Spending time with my family.
Who is someone who’s made a big impact on your life? Why? My father because he taught me the trades. He also taught me to be kind and to give people second chances.
If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why? Matt Pittman of Meat Church – just to pick his brain for how he does BBQ.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? Emmitt Smith
What do you love the most about your job? Seeing a happy customer.
What experiences and past roles have led you to where you are today? Door-to-door sales.
What career advice do you live by? Who gave it to you? Work hard and stay positive, my wife and father
If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be? Why? Elon Musk because of his desire to look at things differently and better.
What’s one skill you’d like to develop or sharpen this year? Stream line processes and where to expand.
What are your future goals and aspirations for your career? Keep loving what I do.
How long have you been a member of HBAL? I joined in 2012, but Rainwood Interiors has been a member since 1984.
How has your career benefited from being a member of HBAL? Collaborating with other business owners and working together as builders and contractors
What is your favorite HBAL event and why? Santa Cop Project
Any tips or advice for new HBAL members? Get involved and have fun getting to know other people!
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